Mercedes-Benz SL Class recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Mercedes-Benz SL Class has 4 recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2003, 2004, 2005.

4recalls
15complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
201310000
200910000
200610000
200512101
200433000
200339110
200201000
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz SL Class?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2003 (9), 2004 (3), 2005 (2) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.